Antenatal diet quality and perinatal depression: the Microbiome Understanding in Maternity Study (MUMS) cohort.

Megan L GowYei W I LamHiba JebeileMaria E CraigDaniella SusicAmanda Henry

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2022)

Depression scores during pregnancy were positively associated with PPD, highlighting the importance of screening for depression during pregnancy and postnatally. Larger longitudinal prospective studies may elucidate the association between diet quality and PPD.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
pregnant women
sleep quality
physical activity
weight loss
quality improvement
preterm birth